

#340 - Turn Conflict Avoidance Into Courageous Conversations
11 snips Mar 13, 2023
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Conflict Avoidance vs. Arguments
- Avoiding conflict can lead to more relationship trouble than occasional arguments.
- Unresolved issues worsen over time, causing resentment and damaging the relationship.
Family of Origin's Impact on Conflict
- Conflict can feel scary, especially without healthy conflict resolution models.
- If parents hid disagreements or believed children shouldn't witness them, kids lack a roadmap for navigating conflict.
Defining Conflict and Differences
- Conflict arises from misaligned needs, wants, or perspectives.
- Differences in opinions and preferences are normal, even healthy, and don't always require alignment.